Breakdown of Desimpede a passagem, que vou inclinar o sofá.
o sofá
the sofa
ir
to go
que
because (justification)
desimpedir
to clear
a passagem
the passage
inclinar
to tilt
Questions & Answers about Desimpede a passagem, que vou inclinar o sofá.
Why use que here instead of porque to mean 'because'?
This is the explicative que (causal que). In spoken Portuguese, especially after giving a command like desimpede (clear the way), it is very common to use que to tack on a quick, immediate justification. It means 'because' or 'for,' but feels much faster and more natural in casual speech than a full porque.
Could I use pois in this sentence instead of que?
Yes, pois is also used to introduce an explanation and works perfectly here: Desimpede a passagem, pois vou inclinar o sofá. However, que is the most common choice in everyday spoken Portuguese when you want to give a rapid reason right after an imperative or strong statement.
What form of the verb is Desimpede?
It is the informal tu form of the affirmative imperative (command). It comes from the verb desimpedir (to unblock or clear). Remember that the affirmative tu command is usually identical to the present tense third-person singular form: ele desimpede (he clears) becomes the command Desimpede! (Clear!).
Is desimpedir used for clearing anything, or just physical paths?
It is primarily used for clearing physical spaces, paths, or roads so that people or objects can pass through. It is formed by adding the prefix des- (un-) to impedir (to prevent or block). For clearing a table after a meal, you would use levantar a mesa, and for clearing up a misunderstanding, you would use esclarecer.
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